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Genetic Counseling, Support and Advocacy Groups Online

  • Chromosome Help-Station
    www.chromosomehelpstation.com
    The Chromosome Help-Station provides support and information to families with rare chromosome disorders.

  • Clinic Directory
    www.geneclinics.org/servlet/access?id=&key=&fcn=y&fw=1i1p&filename=/clinicsearch/searchclinic.html
    Database of genetics clinics, searchable by location, population served and specialty. Users must register once at: www.geneclinics.org before accessing information. Hosted by GeneTests/GeneClinics.

  • Coalition for Genetic Fairness
    www.nationalpartnership.org/Content.cfm?L1=202&TypeID=1&NewsItemID=381
    Advocacy group for federal legislation regarding genetics discrimination

  • Family Village
    www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
    Disability-related  resources

  • Gene Tests/Gene Clinics
    www.geneclinics.org
    Comprehensive information on genetic testing and genetic counseling. Includes Educational Materials:
    • What is Genetic Testing?
    • Who Should Have A Genetics Consultation?
    • What is a Genetics Consultation?
    • Users must register before accessing this information.

  • The Genetic Alliance
    www.geneticalliance.org
    Wide array of genetic-related information

  • Genetic Centers, Clinics and Departments
    www.kumc.edu/gec/prof/genecntr.html
    Comprehensive resource list for genetic counseling, with links to genetic centers and clinics, associations and university genetics departments. Hosted by the University of Kansas Medical Center.

  • Genetics and Rare Conditions Site
    www.kumc.edu/gec/support
    Information on genetic conditions and birth defects for professionals, educators and individuals, including national and international advocacy and support groups. Comprehensive list of resources organized by disease/condition. Hosted by the University of Kansas Medical Center.

  • Locating Genetic Counseling/Testing Services: ResourceLink
    www.nsgc.org/resourcelink.asp
    A searchable database of genetics counseling services. Search by location, name, institution, type of practice or specialty. Hosted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

  • Mountain States Genetic Network (MoST GeNe)
    www.mostgene.org/topics/cclin01.htm
    Information on genetic counseling, including:
    • Indications For Genetic Counseling Referrals.
    • What to Expect from a Genetics Consultation.

  • National Organization for Rare Disorders
    www.rarediseases.org
    Wide array of genetic-related information

  • Online Genetic Support Group Directory
    www.mostgene.org/support/index.html
    Alphabetic index of genetic disorders with links to associations, support groups and disease-related resources. Hosted by the Mountain States Genetic Network (MoSt).

  • Rare Genetic Diseases in Children
    mcrcr2.med.nyu.edu/murphp01/homenew.htm
    Focuses on pediatric  genetic conditions

  • What is a Jewish Genetic Disease?
    www.sbhcs.com/genetics/what/index.html
    Information on Jewish genetic diseases including screening, testing and counseling. Hosted by Saint Barnabas Health Care System.

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Last Updated: May 2004



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